Direction, Writing, and Music

Here is the official list of the Academy Award nominees in the Direction, Writing, and Music categories, as well as a quick roundup of where we were correct and incorrect. Predictions will be updated as the Oscar ceremony nears.

Best DirectorWoody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Michael Hazanavicius, The ArtistTerrence Malick, The Tree of LifeAlexander Payne, The DescendantsMartin Scorsese, Hugo

Best Original ScreenplayThe Artist
Bridesmaids
Margin Call
Midnight in Paris
A Separation